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The révolution is on: France has record year in EV sales

Baua Electric

In 2023, 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, a huge 47% jump from 2022. According to French auto industry group Plateforme automobile and reported by RFI , 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, amounting to 1,774,729 new cars.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%). California’s the First State to Hit One Million EVs. Still turning in max EV miles.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

Clean Fleet Report

As they noted in announcing this year’s revolutionary list, this is “more about charting where the automotive powertrain world is going, not where it’s been.”. The list of powertrains (note we can’t say engines anymore) was fairly exhaustive—39 vehicles were evaluated with 18 of those electrified models. Down to 10. Hyundai Kona BEV.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

EV Life

The list of electric vehicles that qualify for the federal tax credit shrunk from 35 to 14, according to the US Department of Energy. However, some automakers have indicated that they will make the necessary changes to their pricing, sourcing, or manufacturing in the coming year to place some models back on the list.

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

Green Car Congress

As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. Overall, Ener1 reported 2008 revenues of $6.8 million compared to $280,000 in 2007.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

The list of safety systems is quite extensive; the proprietary safety system utilizes radar, ultrasonic sensors and cameras. As with all battery electric vehicles, expect three plug-in options plus regenerative braking to fill the battery. The actual number will be determined if you live in a sunny area and park outside all day.

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NYT Editorial

Plug In Partners

Editorial Trying to Find the Road Ahead Published: January 24, 2006 W ith its bonds downgraded to junk and its market share on the ropes, Detroit's auto industry almost looks to be in a free fall. At Detroit's auto show, it unveiled a Chinese car that Geely plans to upgrade and sell in the United States in 2008.